If it’s good enough for Harrison Ford and Rita Ora — who both visited in 2016 — then Montenegro is good enough for us! Easily accessible via easyJet flights from London to Tivat, this Balkan gem is rapidly becoming a rising star of European destinations.

Most tourists flock to the Old Town of Budva and it’s easy to see why, so enjoy the buzzy atmosphere in the bars and restaurants and go snorkelling in the pristine water.

Home to one of Africa’s last remaining monarchs, this is a place where tradition and customs are taken seriously.

It’s also a fantastic country to spot the Big Five in its sprawling game reserves.

Getting there: Intrepid Travel offers a nine-day tour of Swaziland and South Africa, including Kruger and Hlane national parks, for €609. The trip, excluding flights, starts in Johannesburg and finishes in Durban.